Description

1,1-Dimethyl-1-(2-Hydroxypropylamine)Tetradecanimide is a specialized tertiary amine derivative with a long alkyl chain and a hydroxyl-functionalized propylamine group. This unique molecular structure provides excellent surfactant and emulsifying properties, making it a valuable intermediate for high-performance formulations. It is primarily used by manufacturers in the personal care, agrochemical, and industrial cleaning sectors seeking to enhance product stability and efficacy.

Application

• Personal Care & Cosmetics: Acts as a key emulsifier, conditioning agent, and viscosity modifier in hair care products, skin creams, and lotions.
• Agrochemical Formulations: Used as a surfactant and adjuvant in pesticides and herbicides to improve wetting, spreading, and absorption on plant surfaces.
• Industrial & Institutional Cleaners: Serves as a potent emulsifier and degreaser in heavy-duty cleaning formulations and metalworking fluids.
• Textile Processing: Functions as a softener, lubricant, and antistatic agent in fiber treatment and fabric finishing.
• Oilfield Chemicals: Employed as a corrosion inhibitor and demulsifier in drilling and production fluids.
• Paint & Coating Additives: Used to improve pigment dispersion, flow, and leveling in various coating systems.

Basic Information

Product Name	1,1-Dimethyl-1-(2-Hydroxypropylamine)Tetradecanimide
CAS No.	38848-76-9
Molecular Formula	C19H40N2O
Molecular Weight	312.54 g/mol
Synonyms	N-(2-Hydroxypropyl)-N,N-dimethyl-1-tetradecanaminium hydroxide, inner salt; Myristamidopropyl Dimethylamine Oxide; Myristamidopropylamine Oxide; Tetradecanamide, N-(2-hydroxypropyl)-N,N-dimethyl-, inner salt; Amine oxide, (1-tetradecanamidopropyl)dimethyl-; Laurylamidopropyl Dimethylamine Oxide (common trade name reference); MDAO (common abbreviation)
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Quality Control

Our 1,1-Dimethyl-1-(2-Hydroxypropylamine)Tetradecanimide is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure it meets precise specifications for identity, purity, and performance. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) documenting assay, impurity profile, and physical characteristics is provided with every shipment to guarantee consistency and compliance with your formulation requirements.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from strong oxidizing agents and acids. Under these conditions, the product remains stable for extended periods.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow viscous liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 95.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 1.0%
pH (10% solution)	6.0 - 8.0
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 10 ppm

Note: Specifications can be tailored. Please contact us for the detailed technical data sheet of a specific grade.